OnDMARC presents itself as a holistic SaaS platform for email authentication. We've found its dynamic services to be quite robust, covering DMARC, SPF, DKIM, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, and BIMI. The platform excels at providing an 'Investigate' tool for instant deliverability diagnosis, which we've used to quickly pinpoint issues. Its core strength lies in active management and enforcement.
The platform also offers advanced capabilities like 'Radar' for deeper insights into email streams, providing valuable threat intelligence. A standout feature is its dynamic SPF flattening, which effortlessly manages the common 10-lookup limit without manual intervention. This helps ensure DMARC compliance and protect senders from being blocklisted (or blacklisted).
Parseddmarc is fundamentally an open-source Python package and command-line utility, a different beast entirely. It's designed for parsing various DMARC reports, including aggregate (RUA) and forensic (RUF), as well as SMTP TLS Reporting. We appreciate its flexibility in input methods, allowing reports via IMAP, Microsoft Graph, or the Gmail API, and its output options of JSON and CSV.
While Parseddmarc excels at data ingestion and output, it's important to understand it's a parsing engine, not a management platform. It doesn't offer active DMARC, SPF, or DKIM record management. Its value comes from being a building block, allowing integration with external analytics platforms like Elasticsearch or Splunk for custom reporting and visualization, which requires significant effort to set up and maintain.
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How easy is each product to use
User experience
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From our experience, OnDMARC generally offers an intuitive and clean dashboard. The guided workflows are particularly helpful for organizations new to DMARC, providing clear steps towards enforcement. Its visual reporting makes it relatively easy to identify misconfigured senders or potential threats. Many users commend its user-friendliness for managing complex DMARC traces.
However, some users have noted that the GUI can feel a bit clunky or that certain dashboards could offer more customization or export options. While overall positive, there can be an initial learning curve, especially with the volume of daily reports, but this is often mitigated by their support.
Parseddmarc, being a command-line interface, is fundamentally different in user experience. It lacks a graphical user interface entirely. This means users must be comfortable with command-line operations, Python scripting, and potentially setting up database integrations to derive meaningful insights. There's no point-and-click simplicity here.
While powerful for those with the technical expertise, the barrier to entry is high. Building custom dashboards via integrations like Elasticsearch (as Parseddmarc suggests) offers immense flexibility, but this is a complex undertaking that requires specialized skills in data visualization and system administration, far removed from an out-of-the-box user experience.
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Which product has the best support
Support
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OnDMARC stands out for its robust customer support. We've consistently seen positive feedback regarding their team's responsiveness, knowledge, and willingness to assist. Depending on the plan, support ranges from email assistance to annual account reviews, chat support, phone support, and even dedicated account managers and custom SLAs for premier clients.
This level of dedicated support is crucial for navigating the intricacies of DMARC implementation and ongoing management, especially when troubleshooting deliverability issues or moving to a reject policy. They offer a hands-on approach that can significantly ease the DMARC journey.
As an open-source project, Parseddmarc does not offer commercial support. Users rely on the community, primarily through its GitHub repository, for assistance. This model means support is informal, based on voluntary contributions, and can vary greatly in speed and depth.
For organizations deploying Parseddmarc, this implies that internal technical expertise is paramount. Any issues encountered will require in-house troubleshooting or leveraging community resources, which may not be suitable for time-sensitive production environments or organizations without dedicated developer or operations staff.
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Who should use each product
Suitability
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OnDMARC is highly suitable for a broad range of organizations, particularly those looking for a managed, feature-rich DMARC solution. For **SMBs**, the Express plan offers an accessible entry point. **Enterprise** clients benefit from the comprehensive features, advanced security, and dedicated support available in higher tiers, enabling them to manage large, complex email infrastructures effectively.
**MSPs** (Managed Service Providers) will find OnDMARC's multi-tenancy capabilities and user permissioning (in Premier plans) valuable for managing multiple client domains from a single platform, making it a strong contender for those offering email security as a service. It's built for those who prefer a robust, hands-off approach to DMARC management.
Parseddmarc caters to a very specific audience: technically proficient users and organizations who prioritize open-source solutions, control over their data, and are willing to invest significant internal resources. It is generally **not suitable for SMBs** due to its complexity and lack of out-of-the-box ease of use. It has no graphical interface, demanding high technical expertise.
For **Enterprise** clients with strong DevOps or SecOps teams, Parseddmarc can be an option if a completely self-hosted, customizable solution is a hard requirement, but it demands substantial overhead for setup, maintenance, and integration. **MSPs** would need to build their own management layer on top of Parseddmarc, making it a less plug-and-play solution for client management.
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How does OnDMARC compare with Parseddmarc?
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DMARC report analysis
Ability to process and interpret DMARC aggregate and forensic reports.
Requires self-hosting and configuration.
Source detection
Identify legitimate and unauthorized email sending sources.
Via parsed forensic reports.
Forward detection
Detect and analyze email forwarding chains.
Via parsed forensic reports.
Spoof detection
Identify and alert on attempts to spoof your domain.
Via parsed forensic reports.
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC failures, policy changes, or unusual activity.
Smart alerts available in Essentials+.
Requires custom integration with monitoring systems.
Reporting
Visual dashboards and detailed reports on DMARC compliance.
Graphical dashboards and forensic reports.
Raw JSON/CSV output, custom dashboards via integrations.
API
Programmatic access for integration with other systems.
Available in Essentials+.
CLI utility, not a traditional API for external integration.
Multi-tenancy
Ability to manage multiple domains or clients from a single account.
User permissioning available in Premier.
Requires custom implementation.
SPF flattening
Solutions to overcome the 10-lookup limit for SPF records.
Dynamic SPF.
Requires manual management or external tools.
Hosted DMARC
A fully managed service for DMARC implementation and monitoring.
Full SaaS solution.
Self-hosted solution.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification.
Dynamic BIMI, VMC support.
BIMI record management is manual.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Dynamic services for MTA-STS/TLS-RPT.
Parses SMTP TLS reports.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring of IP and domain reputation on various blocklists (blacklists).
Radar Pro, DNS Guardian.
Requires external tools.
AI copilot
AI-powered assistance for DMARC analysis and recommendations.
Radar AI.
DNS monitoring
Monitoring DNS records for unauthorized changes or misconfigurations.
DNS Guardian, DNS history.
Self hostable
Option to host the solution on your own infrastructure.
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free trial or a permanently free usage tier.
Free trial available.
Open-source, free to use software.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
OnDMARC, while highly praised, sometimes receives feedback about its user interface being less intuitive or clunky in places, with some limitations on reporting customization. For Parseddmarc, the primary drawback is its inherently technical nature; it requires substantial internal expertise and infrastructure investment, as it’s a toolkit rather than a ready-to-use platform.
We have pulled the average ratings from G2 for each product, and also included the most recent negative reviews for each product in full. Positive reviews tend to have less detail and have a higher chance of being fraudulent, so negative reviews are a better signal for your decision.
4.9 / 5(94)
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0 / 5(0)
Great for Managing Multiple DMAC Traces, Needs Auto-Triage for Forensic Reports
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
Managing multiple DMARC traces has become much simpler. By enabling BIMI, we were able to significantly reduce our key risks with both customers and partners.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
There is a need for automatic triaging of forensic reports, along with notifications if any anomalies are detected.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
BIMI helps our customers and partners recognize phishing scams more easily.
Verified User in Retail
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
No G2 reviews
G2 is the most popular review platform for DMARC products, so this is a strong signal that this product is not popular.
Dynamic SPF and Powerful Features, GUI Could Use Improvement
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
I have been using Red Sift OnDMARC for over three years for monitoring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM across multiple domains, which would be difficult to manage without such a tool. It offers the ease of dynamic SPF and dynamic DMARC, which simplify complex monitoring tasks. The software provides a powerful set of features, making any initial setup challenges worthwhile. I especially value the single pane of glass interface as an IT administrator managing domains that engineers use, allowing me to track domain usage, detect spam issues, and dynamically update DMARC, DKIM, and SPF with ease. The dynamic SPF and DMARC/DKIM reports are integral for my operations, as they save considerable time by turning potentially lengthy tasks into several-minute jobs. Furthermore, the friendliness and support from our account manager, alongside our quarterly meetings, enhance the overall experience and decision to continue using the platform.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
I find the GUI a little bit difficult to navigate sometimes and a bit clunky, which sometimes makes it hard to find what I want.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use the product to monitor DMARC, SPF, and DKIM across domains, simplifying updates and detecting spam issues with ease. It turns lengthy tasks into minutes, providing a comprehensive view of domain usage and security.
Brice P.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Easy DMARC implementation with great visibility
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
OnDMARC makes it very easy to set up and maintain DMARC records. The guided workflows and clear reporting helped us move from monitoring to full enforcement confidently. The user interface is intuitive, and support is very responsive whenever we have questions.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
It would be helpful if some of the reporting dashboards allowed more customization or export options. Sometimes, the volume of daily reports can feel overwhelming without filtering.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is helping us prevent domain spoofing and phishing attacks by enforcing DMARC policies. It has also improved visibility into who is sending emails on behalf of our domain, so we can take quick action if needed. Overall, it has strengthened our email security posture and improved trust in our communications.
Shashi K.
SR Manager IT Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
It is quite a useful tool to manage SPF/DKIM/DMARC records and understand it's impact on the domain.
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
The ease of using the application and the UI that is provides that helps in managing the records of the domain. Plus the customer service for the tool is quite responsive.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
The limitation of the feature of MTA-STS, in which it reports only a few of the domains.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps us in getting a clearer picture of the use case of our domain, plus the acceptance and the rejection rate.
Ashman B.
CyberSecurity Analyst Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Easy DMARC setup
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
We have had OnDMARC for several years, we onboarded all of our managed domains over the past 12months. It was very easy adding SPF, DKIM records and moving DMARC to 100% Reject. We had support from Red Sift all the way.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
Sometimes the dashboard is misleading, i had moved a domain to reject 50% and the dashboard didn't reflect that. but customer support fixed that very quickly
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
Securing our domains to bring them up to 100% Reject
Verified User in Law Practice
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Pricing
OnDMARC offers a clear tiered SaaS pricing model, while Parseddmarc is free open-source software, incurring only self-hosting and operational costs.